Color swatch image showing #EDC9B0 with RGB(237,201,176) values

#EDC9B0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EDC9B0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EDC9B0 Color Information

#EDC9B0 RGB value is (237, 201, 176). The hex color red value is 237, green is 201, and blue is 176. Its HSL format shows a hue of 25°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of 81 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 15 percent, 26 percent, 7 percent.

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#EDC9B0 Color Meaning

Color #EDC9B0 signifies bleached warmth, softened refuge, and gentle erosion. #EDC9B0 pale, pinkish-beige is the color of sand after the sun has passed its peak, suggesting dunes at dawn, weathered bones, and soft, protective textures. Psychologically, color #EDC9B0 soothes and comforts, promoting a sense of safe haven, gentle weathering, and muted, reflective warmth. #EDC9B0 culturally references safari clothing, beach houses, and the palette of ancient, sun-bleached artifacts. Spiritually, #EDC9B0 color represents resilience through softening, the wisdom of being worn smooth, and a protective, nurturing warmth that does not burn, embodying a gentle and enduring shelter.

Color Conversion

Convert #EDC9B0 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#EDC9B0
RGB
rgb(237, 201, 176)
HSL
hsl(25°, 63%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 26%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(25°, 26%, 93%)
XYZ
63.6482 62.9124 49.8630
Yxy
62.9124 0.3608 0.3566
Hunter Lab
79.3173 2.8404 4.3574
CIE-Lab
83.3963 9.0085 17.2137

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red237 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue176 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Yellow26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EDC9B0 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#EDC9B0 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #EDC9B0 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EDC9B0 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#EDC9B0

protanopia

#ddddb6

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EDC9B0;

Text Color

color: #EDC9B0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EDC9B0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EDC9B040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EDC9B0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EDC9B0 0%, #c16a2c 100%);

#EDC9B0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EDC9B0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.